collected in abundance in Winnapaug, Massachaug and Little 

 Massachaug Ponds. Males of the species assume bright blue and 

 orange colors during mating season. 



Family Belonidae 

 Genus Tylosurus 



(61) Tylosurus marinus (Walbaum) 1792 

 Silver gar, garfish, billfish 



Specimens: 



This gar is an occasional visitor to Rhode Island waters. Tracy 

 (1910) reports the capture of this species at Rocky Point, July 26, 

 1897; Wickford, August 28, 1905; and Cornelius Island, August 13, 

 1909. The writer collected two specimens, 18 inches (TL), from 

 Clark's trap at Point Judith, on May 9, 1957. These are believed 

 to be the earliest appearance records for this species in Rhode Island 

 waters. 



Genus Ablcnncs 



(62) Ablcnncs hians (Cuvier and Valenciennes) 1846 

 Garfish, flat needlefish 



Specimens: 



This is a tropical species which resembles silver gar. A 14 inch 

 specimen was taken by use of rotenone at Weekapaug on September 

 1<), 1957. 



Family Hemiramphidae 

 Genus Hyporhamphus 



(63) Hyporhamphus unifasciatus (Ranzani) 1842 

 Halfbeak, skipjack 



Specimens: 



This species is in coastal waters during the summer. Specimens 8 

 to 12 inches (TL) were observed in Point Judith traps during July, 

 1957. Halfbeaks are found during late summer and fall in Newport 

 traps. This species is sometimes used as a baitrish. 



Genus Eulcptorhamphus 



(64) Eulcptorhamphus velox (Poey) 1867 



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